Description: Raptors power forward Tyler Hansbrough is available to play Wednesday, according to raptors.com.

Insight: Hansbrough missed the last 14 games with an ankle injury. He's only averaging 17.5 minutes per game this season and has no fantasy value, but his absence allowed Patrick Patterson to get extra playing time. Patterson averaged 23.6 minutes, 11.9 points and 5.6 rebounds while Hansbrough was out.

1/20/2014 10:19:00 AM

Description: Raptors power forward Tyler Hansbrough wasn't in the lineup for the ninth consecutive game on Sunday due to an ankle sprain. Sunday.

Insight: Hansbrough's return should be coming shortly, though it probably won't affect many fantasy teams as he's averaging just 5.5 ppg and 5.0 rpg. His return would likely adversly effect starter Amir Johnson who is playing almost 30 mpg and averaging 11.0 ppg, 6.8 rpg.

Insight: He's been out the last nine games with a sprained ankle. Hansbrough's return should be coming shortly, though it probably won't affect many fantasy teams.

1/13/2014 6:53:00 PM

Description: Toronto forward Tyler Hansbrough is unlikely to be in uniform Monday against the Bucks. SOURCE: TSN 1050

Insight: A sprained ankle has kept Hansbrough (5.5 ppg, 5.0 rpg) out since January 1st. He practiced on Sunday but apparently it's going to be a few more days before he's ready for game action.

1/12/2014 6:00:00 PM

Description: Raptors power forward Tyler Hansbrough was back at practice on Sunday. He's been sidelined the last five games with a sprained ankle. SOURCE: Josh Lewenberg, TSN 1050

Insight: He'll be a game-time decision Monday versus the Bucks. For fantasy purposes, Hansbrough has been a non-factor this season (5.5 ppg, 5.0 rpg in 28 contests).

1/11/2014 5:57:00 PM

Description: Toronto forward Tyler Hansbrough (ankle) will miss his fifth straight game Saturday against the Nets, according to Tim Bontemps of the NY Post.

Insight: With Hansbrough out, Patrick Patterson has seen more playing time lately.

1/10/2014 1:06:00 PM

Description: Toronto forward Tyler Hansbrough remains questionable for Saturday's game with Brooklyn because of a sprained ankle.

Insight: Wednesday was the 28-year-old's fourth absence in a row. The team is calling him day-to-day. Hansbrough (5.5 ppg, 5.0 rpg) has only started three games this season and won't be a fantasy option even when he comes back as he's buried deep on the depth chart.

1/8/2014 6:55:00 PM

Description: Toronto forward Tyler Hansbrough remains out of the lineup because of a sprained ankle. SOURCE: Josh Lewenberg, TSN Radio 1050

Insight: Wednesday will mark the 28-year-old's fourth absence in a row. The team is calling him day-to-day. Hansbrough (5.5 ppg, 5.0 rpg) has only started three games this season and won't be a fantasy option when he comes back.

1/7/2014 6:36:00 PM

Description: Raptors power forward Tyler Hansbrough is still out with a sprained ankle. SOURCE: Matt Devlin, Raptors.com

Insight: He won't be in action Tuesday versus the Pacers. It would have been Hansbrough's third game against his former team. It's unknown if he'll be ready for Wednesday night's game against the Pistons.

Insight: He sprained his ankle earlier in the week. Hansbrough has only scored double-digit points once in the last month. Psycho T is sitting on the waiver wire in most fantasy leagues.

1/5/2014 9:41:00 AM

Description: Raptors PF Tyler Hansbrough aggravated his left ankle sprain Wednesday causing him to miss Friday's contest and he's questionable for Sunday's game against Miami.

Insight: Hansbrough has averaged just 17.5 minutes per game this season and is not a fantasy option. Amir Johnson (11.5 ppg, 7.1 rpg) and Patrick Patterson (18 points Friday) will continue to see extra minutes with Hansbrough out.

1/3/2014 5:58:00 PM

Description: Raptors PF Tyler Hansbrough aggravated his ankle sprain Wednesday against the Pacers and will miss Friday's game, according to raptors.com.

Insight: Hansbrough has averaged just 17.5 minutes per game this season and is not a fantasy option. Amir Johnson and Patrick Patterson will see some extra minutes with Hansbrough out.

12/6/2013 10:56:00 PM

Description: Raptors PF Tyler Hansbrough sprained the AC joint in his shoulder Friday, according to Josh Lewenberg of tsn.ca.

Insight: Hansbrough started his third straight game Friday but his new role hasn't led to fantasy relevance. Amir Johnson should get his job back.

7/10/2013 8:41:00 PM

Description: The Raptors have reached an agreement with Tyler Hansbrough on a new two-year contract. SOURCE: Marc Stein, ESPN

Insight: The Pacers rescinded their $4.2 million qualifying offer to Hansbrough last week, making him an unrestricted free agent. The Raptors don't have an elite power forward so Hansbrough should be able to get more playing time than he did in Indiana (just 16.9 minutes per game in 2012-13).

5/31/2013 3:16:00 PM

Description: Indiana backup power forward Tyler Hansbrough rolled his right ankle in the second half of Thursday's game at Miami, but believes he can be ready for Game 6.

Insight: Hansbrough has only reached double digits once in 17 playoff games and is averaging 4.1 ppg and 3.2 rpg, so his fantasy value is minimal.

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3/28/2013 9:30:00 AM

Description: Indiana power forward Tyler Hansbrough had 16 points, eight rebounds and two steals Wednesday against the Rockets in his sixth straight start.

Insight: Hansbrough is averaging 14.8 points and 10.3 rebounds over the last six games and will continue to have fantasy value until David West (back) can get back in the lineup.

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3/23/2013 10:14:00 AM

Description: Indiana power forward Tyler Hansbrough has been the primary beneficiary from the injury to David West.

Insight: Hansbrough is averaging 17.0 ppg and 12.3 rpg over the last three contests and should continue to be fantasy-relevant for at least the next two games.

3/21/2013 12:01:00 PM

Description: Indiana power forward Tyler Hansbrough dealt with abdomen cramps Tuesday against Orlando but it looks like he'll be able to play Friday against Milwaukee.

Insight: Hansbrough is averaging 11.7 ppg and 5.3 rpg against the Bucks this season. The only teams he's averaged more points against are Phoenix (12.0 ppg) and Orlando (14.0 ppg).

3/19/2013 9:22:00 PM

Description: Pacers forward Tyler Hansbrough had 14 points, 14 rebounds, one steal, one block and one turnover in 27 minutes Tuesday versus Orlando before leaving with an abdominal cramp.

Insight: Hansbrough could have returned if needed, according to Mike Wells of the Indianapolis Star, but Indiana won by 22 points. Hansbrough is averaging 16 points and 12.5 rebounds in the last two games as a spot starter for David West, who is having trouble walking due to a back injury.

1/5/2013 9:58:00 AM

Description: Pacers forward Tyler Hansbrough had a game-high 19 points with four rebounds in 23 minutes off the bench against the Celtics on Friday.

Insight: That should tell you what type of game this was. Hansbrough was one of two Pacers in double figures as the team shot just 31.8 percent from the field. Boston didn't have anyone exceed 18 points because it took a 69-51 lead over the first three quarters and didn't play any of its starters more than 29 minutes and 38 seconds.